Description
Discover the enchanting story behind John Farnham's landmark album, 'Whispering Jack'. This trade paperback (UK edition) dives deep into the transformation of John Farnham from a faded teen pop star to the pinnacle of Australia's solo rock scene over a spectacular 30-year career. Released in 2022 by Bloomsbury, this comprehensive book examines the quintessential album that solidified Farnham's status in adult contemporary music. With its release, 'Whispering Jack' became the top-selling album by an Australian artist, showcasing the evolution of Australian rock and pop. The book highlights the impact of the iconic single, 'You're the Voice', which is affectionately regarded as Australia's unofficial national anthem. By exploring the historical context and cultural significance of the album, this title recovers an essential chapter of Australian music history that has often been overlooked in popular music studies. Ideal for fans of Australian rock, music history enthusiasts, and collectors, this BRAND NEW book is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Order now for swift delivery within New Zealand, ensuring you receive this important piece of musical literature straight to your door.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781501382062
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
The album examined in this book transformed the singer John Farnham from a faded teen pop star into the most popular solo rock performer in Australia, in a career that has lasted for more than 30 years. Whispering Jack remains the top-selling album by an Australian artist in Australia, and constitutes the turning point in Farnham's bid to achieve credibility as an adult contemporary musician. The first single from the album, 'You're the Voice,' has achieved such iconic status that it is routinely referred to as Australia's unofficial national anthem. The book examines the album, its context and that history in order to recover a crucial conjuncture in the development of Australian rock and popular music, one that has previously been ignored in Australian popular music studies.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781501382062
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
The album examined in this book transformed the singer John Farnham from a faded teen pop star into the most popular solo rock performer in Australia, in a career that has lasted for more than 30 years. Whispering Jack remains the top-selling album by an Australian artist in Australia, and constitutes the turning point in Farnham's bid to achieve credibility as an adult contemporary musician. The first single from the album, 'You're the Voice,' has achieved such iconic status that it is routinely referred to as Australia's unofficial national anthem. The book examines the album, its context and that history in order to recover a crucial conjuncture in the development of Australian rock and popular music, one that has previously been ignored in Australian popular music studies.